On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben and Jordy break down Trump's latest attacks on Ukrainian President Zelensky as Russia escalates its war and the Trump administration faces questions over restrictions on Ukraine's military and intelligence capabilities. They discuss surging gas and diesel prices, Trump's bizarre campaign speeches, and growing Republican concerns as the midterm elections approach. The brothers also cover the temporary suspension of the No Kings Instagram account during nationwide protests and a federal court showdown over Trump's destruction of trees at the historic East Potomac Golf Course. Plus, Trump and Netanyahu signal further escalation in Iran as attacks on oil tankers continue and new threats emerge against critical infrastructure across the Middle East. And the brothers celebrate the release of their new book, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, available now wherever books are sold!Deals from our sponsors! Hims: Visit https://hims.com/meidas to get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more.Miracle Made: Go to https://TryMiracle.com/Meidas and use the code MEIDAS to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off.Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/meidas and using code: MEIDAS at checkout.HomeServe: For 50% less your first year, go to https://HomeServe.com/meidas to find the plan that’s right for you.Order WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeSubscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.comGet Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on mounting Republican panic as damaging polls and focus groups reveal voters' frustration with Trump's corruption and handling of the economy. Meiselas then interviews former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is running for governor of Georgia, about her campaign and the issues driving voters.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Monday going sideways as he rushes out of the White House claiming prices are falling and makes bizarre remarks during an event with Melania on women’s health. Meiselas also highlights Kevin Hassett’s desperate claims of an economic boom and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Iran, undercutting Trump’s claims that Russia is not providing material support to the country.Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/MEIDAS or entering MEIDAS at checkout.Order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: https://meidasnews.com/podcastMeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartnerSupport the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouchAdd the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.comFollow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas examines a top psychiatrist's stark warning about Donald Trump's behavior and mental health, including the psychiatrist's opinion that Trump may need hospitalization and evaluation for an involuntary psychiatric hold. Meiselas breaks down the behavior cited and the concerns raised in the assessment.Chapter: Chapter’s four-part online series helps people navigate the transition into retirement — small groups, led by a professional facilitator. Groups kick off in November. Save your seat at chapter.com/retirementgroup *Paid PartnershipDisclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's announced plans to target data centers across the Middle East, including threats of destruction and demands that they operate under Iranian control. Meiselas examines the parallels to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, the tankers struck, and the latest threats from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as the region faces further escalation.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's return to Washington, D.C., as wars escalate and protests spread from Bogotá to Albania to France. Meiselas breaks down Trump's claims that people are shouting "we love you" as he leaves Mar-a-Lago and his appeals to Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for help as his disaster spreads.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's latest escalation, examining reports of a declaration in Tehran calling for nationwide military preparedness and national unity ahead of a possible U.S. attack. Meiselas breaks down the announcement, Iran's preparations for another confrontation, and what it means for Donald Trump's collapsing presidency as a regional war escalates on the Middle East.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Sunday morning meltdown, including his post about the East Potomac golf course ahead of Monday’s court hearing, his strong endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu amid renewed escalation with Iran, and his latest attempt to rewrite his record on Ukraine while actively helping Putin. Meiselas also breaks down Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest remarks and contrasts Republicans’ increasingly desperate messaging with what Democrats are saying as the midterms approach.Go to https://ground.news/MTN to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartnerSupport the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouchAdd the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.comFollow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the firing of Paolo Zampolli, the longtime Trump associate who says he introduced Donald and Melania Trump. Meiselas examines the fallout for Melania, what Zampolli could reveal under questioning, and the prospect of a House Oversight deposition if Democrats regain control of the House.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukraine's strikes deep inside Russia, including targets in St. Petersburg, Rostov, and beyond, as President Zelensky delivers a message through Ukraine's military response. Meiselas breaks down footage of the strikes on oil infrastructure, a data center, and a bridge, while examining Donald Trump's push for deals with Russia involving diesel, gas, uranium, and fertilizer. Meiselas also analyzes statements from Trump and Marco Rubio as Ukraine fights for its survival.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered